Italy will play in their third World Grand Prix finale, following their 3-1 win over hosts China
Nanjing, China, August 5, 2017 - Italy upset hosts China 3-1 (18-25, 25-23, 25-22, 27-25) in the second semifinal of the 2017 FIVB Volleyball World Grand Prix in Nanjing, China on Saturday.
Italy will make their third finals appearance in the World Grand Prix after finishing as runners-up to Brazil in 2004 and 2005.